Ballard Power Systems Signs Agreement for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines with Canadian Pacific Kansas City
Key Ideas
- Ballard Power Systems signed a Long Term Supply Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City for the supply of 98 fuel cell engines for the North American freight rail market.
- The engines, totaling approximately 20 megawatts of fuel cell power, are expected to be delivered in 2025, supporting CPKC's hydrogen locomotive program.
- CPKC has already integrated Ballard fuel cell engines into hydrogen-powered locomotives for regular freight service applications, showcasing a commitment to decarbonization.
- The partnership signifies CPKC's confidence in hydrogen fuel cells as a sustainable long-term replacement for diesel engines, offering environmental benefits and operational advantages.
Ballard Power Systems has entered into a new Long Term Supply Agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) for the provision of 98 fuel cell engines destined for the North American freight rail market. These engines, each with a 200 kW nameplate, will collectively generate around 20 megawatts of fuel cell power, with all deliveries expected to be completed by 2025. This agreement extends the existing partnership between Ballard and CPKC, which has seen the successful integration of Ballard fuel cell engines into hydrogen-powered locomotives for freight service applications in Alberta, Canada. CPKC's commitment to decarbonization is further highlighted through the operation of three hydrogen locomotives and ongoing testing of prototype diesel freight locomotives retrofitted with hydrogen fuel cells. The collaboration represents a significant step towards achieving CPKC's vision for decarbonization and demonstrates confidence in hydrogen fuel cells as a sustainable alternative to diesel engines. Randy MacEwen, President and CEO of Ballard Power Systems, expressed excitement about deepening the strategic relationship with CPKC and contributing to the electrification of freight rail in North America, emphasizing the environmental benefits, operational efficiency, and performance advantages offered by hydrogen fuel cells.